{"id":264893,"date":"2025-09-23T09:18:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T13:18:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifamnews.com\/?p=264893"},"modified":"2025-09-23T09:18:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T13:18:07","slug":"jimmy-kimmel-will-return-to-the-air-after-suspension-over-lies-about-kirk-assassin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ifamnews.com\/en\/jimmy-kimmel-will-return-to-the-air-after-suspension-over-lies-about-kirk-assassin","title":{"rendered":"Jimmy Kimmel will return to the air after suspension over lies about Kirk assassin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Disney has announced that ABC\u2019s Jimmy Kimmel Live!<\/em> will return to the air on Tuesday, just days after the late-night host was suspended for making offensive remarks about the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last week, Kimmel mocked the tragic killing of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, attempting to tie the accused murderer to the MAGA movement. The comments sparked outrage across the country, particularly from conservatives who viewed his remarks as a tasteless attack on a political opponent in the middle of a national tragedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The backlash was so intense that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued warnings, and several major ABC affiliate stations refused to broadcast the program. Even then, Kimmel refused to apologize for what many called \u201cdisgusting\u201d and \u201cinsensitive\u201d rhetoric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faced with growing criticism, Disney executives pulled the show off the air temporarily, admitting that Kimmel\u2019s comments were \u201cill-timed\u201d and \u201cinsensitive.\u201d Now, just a few days later, the company is bringing him back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Disney spokesperson tried to frame the suspension as a \u201ccooling-off period\u201d and claimed they had \u201cthoughtful conversations\u201d with Kimmel before deciding to restore him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The decision raises serious questions about double standards in the media. While conservative voices are regularly silenced, de-platformed, or fired over far less controversial statements, left-wing entertainers like Kimmel are quickly excused and put right back on air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The controversy has also reignited debate about Disney\u2019s political leanings. Many see the company\u2019s quick reinstatement of Kimmel as further proof that it protects progressive allies at all costs, while showing no such grace to conservative figures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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